Book Beginnings and The Friday 56

I'm linking up with Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings and Freda's Voice for Page 56. Check out the links above for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Pick the closest book on your book stack and join the fun.

The Beginning:

"This would have been simpler if we'd done it my way." The slender woman lifted her chin defiantly."
(I love this beginning. Caught me right away.)

The 56:

Nicki had her derringer, Cady had a Colt Peacemaker tucked into her large purse, and Renate's protection were of an entirely different and magical sort." 64% on my Kindle

From Iron and Blood, A Jake Dremet Adventure by Gail Z. Martin and Larry N. Martin. This is a new steampunk series by the husband and wife team. First time for them to write together. It comes out on July 7th. So far it is a very interesting tale.